Senior Software Engineer - Backend Contractor, Auckland
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Westpac New Zealand

Senior Software Engineer - Backend Contractor

  • Posted 5d ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Auckland

Job Description

About us

At Westpac New Zealand, our purpose is to Help New Zealanders Succeed. As a Bank and one of New Zealand's leading employers, we are passionate about helping people. We are taking action today to create a better future for the people who bank with us, work with us, invest in us or are part of our broader communities.


Mō te tūranga | About the Role

Join Westpac NZ as a Senior Backend Developer in our Product Engineering – Cards and Consumer Finance team. You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications using backend technologies. You’ll replace a critical legacy system with modern tech stack starting from scratch.


Ko tō mahi | What you’ll do

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain applications and integration solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring system stability.
  • Implement changes aligned with design specifications and evolving business needs.
  • Analyse recurring issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain and refine support procedures to ensure resilience and minimise downtime.
  • Contribute to release and deployment processes, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.
  • Implement automated testing and ensure high-quality code through code reviews and continuous integration practices.


Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

  • At least 10+ years’ experience across API and Backend development
  • Proficiency with server-side development (Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, IBM MQ).
  • Experience in DevOps such as CI/CD pipelines, containerisation, and deployment automation.
  • Experience using AI for design and development.
  • Strong knowledge of database schema design, transactions, and queries.
  • Exceptional influencing and communication skills, with the ability to guide individuals toward fast and effective outcomes.
  • Strong problem-solving skills using systems thinking and analytical approaches.

Desired Hard Skills

  • API Development
  • Spring Boot
  • Java
  • Backend Development
  • CI/CD Pipelines

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Influencing

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • ☮ Lifestyle Leave
  • 🤱 Extended Parental Leave
  • 📆 Paid Volunteer Leave
  • 🏘 Work from Home
  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • 👶 Childcare Support
  • 💯 Employee Mentoring Program
  • 🩺 Health Insurance
  • ⚖ Work-Life Balance Support
  • 💸 Payroll Giving
  • 💼 Life Insurance
  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 🏥 Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🎖 Long Service Rewards
  • 📣 Referral Bonuses
  • 🏆 Performance Bonus
  • 💻 Company Supplied Technology
  • 📱 Discounted Phone or Internet Plans
  • ⛑ Uniform Provided
  • 🚶 Ease Back to Work
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
  • Work Cafe
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  • 🌈 Rainbow Tick
  • 💸 Living Wage
  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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